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The key to success at Trophee Bompard: Focus
Yu-Na Kim via AP The first ISU Grand Prix event of the season, Trophee Eric Bompard, took place over the weekend, and for an October competition, the level of skating was beyond expectations. Yu-Na Kim...
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Momentum means everything in Moscow
Evgeni Plushenko The Grand Prix travels to Moscow this week for the second of six events, the Rostelecom Cup. This week, all eyes will be on the men, as 2006 Olympic gold medalist Evgeni Plushenko...
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Is Mao Asada looking at a coaching change?
Tatiana Tarasova & Mao Asada Mao Asada’s troubles in Paris have followed her to Moscow. After skating to a disappointing second place at last weekend’s Trophee Bompard, Asada came to Moscow...
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How Johnny Weir can fix his season
Johnny Weir Johnny Weir’s had a rough week. It seemed like he came to last weekend’s Rostelecom Cup with something to prove. After a tough time at the ‘09 Nationals, where he missed the podium for the...
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Skaters try out new roles at Cup of China
With the Grand Prix traveling to Beijing this week, we’ll see a fresh batch of skaters make their season debut at the Cup of China. For most skaters, this week’s Grand Prix is about making their mark...
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Simplifying skaters’ routines: Best for the sport?
Figure skating is at a crossroads. The casual viewer may not notice it, but it permeates every competition. And this past weekend at the Cup of China, this dilemma was brought to the forefront. The...
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‘Star rules’ hurting skating
Brian Joubert After Friday’s short program at the NHK Trophy, the international judges seem to be sending a clear message: They want to see Brian Joubert on the podium in Vancouver. The five-time world...
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Cohen’s comeback stalls
Sasha Cohen On Monday morning, Sasha Cohen announced her withdrawal from this week’s Skate America. Cohen has been battling tendinitis in her right calf and was absent at her first event of the...
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Skating’s quarter-season report cards
Last week, the 2009 Grand Prix series officially hit the halfway mark. At this point, besides reigning world silver medalist Patrick Chan and two-time world champion Stephane Lambiel, we‘ve seen...
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As most of you may know, in addition to writing this blog I am a full-time college student. While writing for True/Slant and learning to balance blogging and school has been an invaluable experience,...
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